Description
Spicy Garlic Shrimp Pasta is a quick and flavorful dish that transforms any weeknight meal into a culinary delight. In under 30 minutes, you can whip up perfectly cooked spaghetti tossed with juicy shrimp, fresh garlic, and a zesty lemon-garlic sauce. This vibrant dish not only tantalizes your taste buds but also impresses your guests with its stunning presentation. Perfect for busy nights or special occasions, it’s bound to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 12 oz large raw shrimp, deveined
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque (3-5 minutes), flipping halfway.
- Squeeze lemon juice over shrimp and toss well.
- Add drained spaghetti to the skillet; if dry, add reserved pasta water as needed.
- Remove from heat; stir in Parmesan cheese and parsley until combined. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 1/6th of recipe)
- Calories: 382
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 179mg